BLUES

Shimmer Half

#A2D6EE

RGB 162, 214, 238 · HSL 199°, 69%, 78% · CMYK 32, 10, 0, 7

Shimmer Half is #A2D6EE in HEX — rgb(162, 214, 238), hsl(199°, 69%, 78%), cmyk(32%, 10%, 0%, 7%).

Shimmer Half pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 69%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#A2D6EE

RGB162, 214, 238

HSL199°, 69%, 78%

HSV199°, 32%, 93%

CMYK32, 10, 0, 7

Decimal10671854

CSS RGBrgb(162, 214, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 69%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shimmer Half S35H1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Highland 786

ΔE 1.2 · #A5D5ED

Valspar

Sonic Sky 4008-9B

ΔE 2.2 · #AAD7EF

Vista Paint

Sky Watch K-149

ΔE 2.3 · #A6D3E9

Kilz

Casual Blue RD230-01

ΔE 2.3 · #A6D7EB

PPG

Songbird 1240-3

ΔE 2.6 · #A3D1EB

Sherwin-Williams

Bluebell SW6793

ΔE 3.2 · #A2D5E7

Behr

Charismatic Sky M520-3

ΔE 3.8 · #9EDDF4

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Shower DE5827

ΔE 3.9 · #ABDCEE

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzena Dream 637

ΔE 4.2 · #A6D0EC

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 7.5 · #9BC2D8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.9 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 10.1 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 10.2 · #B4CBD9

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.9 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 18.3 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2D6EE

#EEB9A0

Analogous

#A0EEDF

#A2D6EE

#A0AEEE

Triadic

#A2D6EE

#EEA0D5

#D5EEA0

Split-Complementary

#A2D6EE

#EEA0AE

#EEDFA0

Tetradic

#A2D6EE

#DFA0EE

#EEB9A0

#AEEEA0

Monochromatic

#2699CF

#60B9E2

#A2D6EE

#E1F2F9

#E9F5FB

Rectangle

#A2D6EE

#B9A0EE

#EEB9A0

#D5EEA0

Compound

#A2D6EE

#A0AEEE

#EEB9A0

#EEDFA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3DDF1

#CAE5F1

#E2EFF5

Darker

#5AB9E5

#1A8CC0

#0D5272

Saturation

#BBCBD3

#A0D5EE

#97D8F6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2D6EE

#BDC9F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2D6EE

#CECEEB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2D6EE

#A1D9D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Shimmer Half lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#B9CDCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A2D6EE

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A6D2F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8ECED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#DB9777

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A2D6EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2D6EE;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmer-half: #A2D6EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmer-half': '#A2D6EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2D6EE] text-[#A2D6EE]

SCSS

$shimmer-half: #A2D6EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2D6EE?

#A2D6EE is Shimmer Half, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A2D6EE warm or cool?

Shimmer Half reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shimmer Half?

Shimmer Half works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Shimmer Half?

Shimmer Half pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shimmer Half?

You can download Shimmer Half on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Shimmer Half?

The hex code is #A2D6EE. In RGB it's 162, 214, 238, and in HSL it's 199°, 69%, 78%.

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